> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.cashfree.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Learn about the benefits of using Payouts version 2 APIs and explore the available API endpoints.

Payouts version 2 (v2) represents the next generation of our payout integration capabilities. These APIs are designed to provide a more streamlined, standardised, and developer-friendly experience for businesses looking to automate their payout processes.

## Benefits

This update delivers several key improvements over the previous version to enhance your integration experience.

* **Enhanced versioning**:

  Experience seamless incorporation of future breaking and non-breaking changes on existing endpoints. This strategy provides a better balance between innovation and stability.

* **Standardised API request and response**:

  Parameters follow a consistent standard for clarity, simplifying the integration process and making it easier to manage your workflows.

* **Standardised error codes**:

  Uniform error codes provide quick diagnosis of issues and clear resolution steps, reducing the need for support tickets.

* **Platform-wide standardisation**:

  Consistent standards across all Cashfree Payments services facilitate easier onboarding and familiarity with our various products.

* **Consolidated transfer APIs**:

  Streamlined operations simplify selecting the correct API for your use case, reducing integration complexity and potential issues.

## End points

Use the following base URLs to access the Payouts version 2 APIs in different environments.

| Environment | Base URL                                                                   |
| :---------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Production  | [https://api.cashfree.com/payout](https://api.cashfree.com/payout)         |
| Test        | [https://sandbox.cashfree.com/payout](https://sandbox.cashfree.com/payout) |

## Available APIs

The following tables list the available API endpoints for beneficiary management and transfers.

### Beneficiary management

Use these APIs to manage beneficiaries in your Cashfree Payments account.

| API                                                                                  | Description                                                                                                                                 |
| :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [Create Beneficiary](/api-reference/payouts/v2/beneficiary-v2/create-beneficiary-v2) | Use this API to add a beneficiary to your Cashfree Payments account by providing the bank account number, IFSC, and other required details. |
| [Get Beneficiary](/api-reference/payouts/v2/beneficiary-v2/get-beneficiary-v2)       | Use this API to retrieve the details of a particular beneficiary from your account.                                                         |
| [Remove Beneficiary](/api-reference/payouts/v2/beneficiary-v2/remove-beneficiary-v2) | Use this API to remove an existing beneficiary from the list of added beneficiaries.                                                        |

### Transfers

Use these APIs to initiate and track money transfers to your beneficiaries.

| API                                                                                              | Description                                                                                                               |
| :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [Standard Transfer](/api-reference/payouts/v2/transfers-v2/standard-transfer-v2)                 | Use this API to initiate an amount transfer at Cashfree Payments. This is an asynchronous request by default.             |
| [Get Transfer Status](/api-reference/payouts/v2/transfers-v2/get-transfer-status-v2)             | Use this API to retrieve the status of an initiated transfer.                                                             |
| [Batch Transfer](/api-reference/payouts/v2/transfers-v2/batch-transfer-v2)                       | Use this API to initiate a batch transfer request at Cashfree Payments. You can transfer money to multiple beneficiaries. |
| [Get Batch Transfer Status](/api-reference/payouts/v2/transfers-v2/get-batch-transfer-status-v2) | Use this API to retrieve the status of an initiated batch transfer.                                                       |

### Verify and pay

Use these APIs for the Verify and Pay UPI flow: validate the beneficiary, then initiate the payout with the returned transfer token.

| API                                                                               | Description                                                                                                        |
| :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Validate Payout](/api-reference/payouts/v2/validate-payout-v2)                   | Validates a UPI VPA or phone number and returns a single-use transfer token for the Process Validated Payout call. |
| [Process Validated Payout](/api-reference/payouts/v2/verify-and-pay-transfers-v2) | Initiates a UPI payout using the transfer token from Validate Payout.                                              |

<Warning>
  When you receive a 5XX response, do not initiate another transaction. Check the status of the standard transfer using **Get Transfer Status**, or check the status of the batch transfer using **Get Batch Transfer Status** before proceeding.
</Warning>